Eight Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters and two bottom trawlers were taken into custody by the Sri Lanka Navy Fast Attack Craft, 12.2 Nm off the Delft Island and 15.8 Nm off Kovilan Point on Saturday, the Navy said.
The apprehended fishermen, fishing trawler and fishing gear were brought to the naval base Uththara in Kankesanthurei. They will be handed over to the Jaffna Assistant Fisheries Director for further action, the Navy Media Unit said.